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its edging outgrin rich and romney 35%, gingrich is 30%. romney 28%. if you move to to mississippi the race is tight but the numbers are a little bit different. 79% of the precinct are reporting at this point. santorum at 33%. gingrich is just behind him at 32%. there are less than 2,000 votes separating those two. romney at 30%. so we're here at gingrich headquarters tonight in birmingham, alabama. there's a lot of buzz and excitement about what happened a little bit later on. newt gingrich has been talking about how mississippi and alabama are 4 a campaign. tonight big night as welcoming off of his strong finish on super -- and still trying to prove that he's conservative alternative to mitt romney. he came out and said there are consciously optimistic about the numbers so far. finally that means mitt romney, he was considered to be the underdog in southern states but that may not be the case because over the last week or so he's been at the top of the pack or near the top of the pack. you have three candidates on pins and needles waiting for the res
its edging outgrin rich and romney 35%, gingrich is 30%. romney 28%. if you move to to mississippi the race is tight but the numbers are a little bit different. 79% of the precinct are reporting at this point. santorum at 33%. gingrich is just behind him at 32%. there are less than 2,000 votes separating those two. romney at 30%. so we're here at gingrich headquarters tonight in birmingham, alabama. there's a lot of buzz and excitement about what happened a little bit later on. newt gingrich...
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. >> mitt romney is spending this labor day off the campaign trail. spending a few days in new hampshire and vermont enjoying the holiday. the statement romney says labor day tends to celebrate the strong american work ethic but this year too many americans are worrying when their next paycheck will come. >>> well, he's barely out of high school and already running for major. ahead in ten minutes what the young bay area candidate has to say about his chance for winning. >>> continuing coverage now of the deadly officer-involved shooting in valet owe that happened over the weekend. the family of two men shot by officers are refuting the police account of the incident. an according to investigators the officers fired at 21-year-old joseph johnson and 23 yeerd mario after one of them got out of the car with what appeared to be a gun. johnson is hospitalized. ramiro was killed. witnesses including ramiro's sister say neither men ever left the car. the two officers involved are on administrative leave during the investigation. >>> san jose police have call
. >> mitt romney is spending this labor day off the campaign trail. spending a few days in new hampshire and vermont enjoying the holiday. the statement romney says labor day tends to celebrate the strong american work ethic but this year too many americans are worrying when their next paycheck will come. >>> well, he's barely out of high school and already running for major. ahead in ten minutes what the young bay area candidate has to say about his chance for winning....
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. >> the romney/ryan come pain distanced itself from akin's statement although romney has said in the past that he personally supports abortion in rape cases. president obama supports abortion rights and say akin's comments were offensive. >>> testimony wraps up on friday, closing arguments are set for tomorrow. am is suing samsung for patent infringements relating to the iphone. it wants more than 2 and a half billion dollars in damages. samsung is arguing that apple infringed on its spart phone patent and should have to pay them. >>> it was a nail biter of a game. fans of petaluma's little league team are celebrating tonight after one more step toward world series. friends and families cheered on the team. >> once again petaluma national fans lined up outside the boulevard cinema to pack a movie theater and watch a group of 12-year-old little leaguers once again make this town proud win or lose. a tough loss yesterday fresh on their minds it was mostly quiet for the first three innings as their team fell behind and then came the fourth. >> i think we just heard that we're going to g
. >> the romney/ryan come pain distanced itself from akin's statement although romney has said in the past that he personally supports abortion in rape cases. president obama supports abortion rights and say akin's comments were offensive. >>> testimony wraps up on friday, closing arguments are set for tomorrow. am is suing samsung for patent infringements relating to the iphone. it wants more than 2 and a half billion dollars in damages. samsung is arguing that apple infringed...
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it's like robin hood in reverse, it's romney hood. >> reporter: romney responds, there's only one candy day-to- day that is going to raise taxes on the people and that's barack obama. the obama campaign also releasing this new web video hitting romney again on taxes. >> i would have to pay like $5,400 more on the romney plan. >> reporter: the romney campaign releasing their own ad blaming obama of dismantling health care. >> this is a big deal, is it going to make a difference in a swing state? possibly. maybe they make up a percentage point. half percentage point and that could be a difference. >> reporter: in washington, nicole collins. >>> more details now, cia director patreas is denying rumors of his name being on the top ticket -- petraeus. he was mentioned this morning as a potential running mate. hours later a spokesman issued a statement saying petraeus is not seeking office. >>> martell has been named the new chief of police. he worked for the antioch police department and was a military police officer in the army. martell has 28 years of law enforcement experience. >>> new ph
it's like robin hood in reverse, it's romney hood. >> reporter: romney responds, there's only one candy day-to- day that is going to raise taxes on the people and that's barack obama. the obama campaign also releasing this new web video hitting romney again on taxes. >> i would have to pay like $5,400 more on the romney plan. >> reporter: the romney campaign releasing their own ad blaming obama of dismantling health care. >> this is a big deal, is it going to make a...
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on one side david brooks from the new york times complains, romney is running an inept campaign. over at the white house, jay carney showed solidarity with what many republicans are now referring to the 47%. >> when you're president of the united states you are president of all the people. not just the president who voted for you. >> reporter: and president obama had a similar response during tonight's appearance with david letterman. the president said romney is writing off a big chunk of the country. >> my expectation is if you have to be president you have to work for everybody not just for some. >> mitt romney's comments were first made public by mother jones, the news organization based in san francisco. and the attention its received has been global. >> pretty phenomenal. we've had double the traffic of our previous biggest day ever. we've been picked up by news outlets all over the world. >> reporter: the magazine's website usually gets 250,000 page views per day. but yesterday it had 2 million. the editor of mother jones says they received the video a few weeks ago then s
on one side david brooks from the new york times complains, romney is running an inept campaign. over at the white house, jay carney showed solidarity with what many republicans are now referring to the 47%. >> when you're president of the united states you are president of all the people. not just the president who voted for you. >> reporter: and president obama had a similar response during tonight's appearance with david letterman. the president said romney is writing off a big...
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the president ended the no with $110 million, romney had 61 million. republican candidate is also getting packed with super pacs. >>> diane feinstein's challenger social security going to great heights, he is 83, a republican. he said he plans to climb california's highest peak, mount whitney is also the highest peak in the lower 48 states. he said he will carry a banner with his westbound address. a member of feinstein's office called it a clever stunt. >> tens of thousands are expected to take part in the beta breakers this sunday. the san francisco event of course is known for its costumes, atmosphere and also seen problems associated drunkenness. how folks live agriculture long the route plan to crack down on bad behavior. >> reporter: from the starting line to the finish line the tents are up, the medals laid out, the preparation underway. >> nothing like it. >> you -- the people run naked or have no costumes,. >> reporter: the san francisco tradition almost went away two years ago. >> people took it to far until it -- instead of being silly it wa
the president ended the no with $110 million, romney had 61 million. republican candidate is also getting packed with super pacs. >>> diane feinstein's challenger social security going to great heights, he is 83, a republican. he said he plans to climb california's highest peak, mount whitney is also the highest peak in the lower 48 states. he said he will carry a banner with his westbound address. a member of feinstein's office called it a clever stunt. >> tens of thousands are...
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there have been several positive signs for romney this week. rick santorum said he would considering about his vice presidential running mate. and newt gingrich announced he was reducing his campaign staff. biden faulted romney for pushing tax cuts that fund the very companies that send jobs overseas. >> will we be a company that values the role of workers in the success of businesses and values the middle class? or are we going to move backwards to the same disasterrous philosophy that rewarded speculators, rather than builders? >> biden said the economy is now on the mend under president obama. he pointed to the manufacturing jobs added to the economy since january of last year. >>> democratic campaign treasurer is said to plead going on friday to charges that she embezzled more than $7 million from political campaigns and committees over a decade. senator dianne feinstein was among the victims. >>> american civil liberties union says the fbi gathered intelligence on bay area mosques when agents were supposed to be making friendly visits. the
there have been several positive signs for romney this week. rick santorum said he would considering about his vice presidential running mate. and newt gingrich announced he was reducing his campaign staff. biden faulted romney for pushing tax cuts that fund the very companies that send jobs overseas. >> will we be a company that values the role of workers in the success of businesses and values the middle class? or are we going to move backwards to the same disasterrous philosophy that...
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he didn't even mention romney during his speech. but his campaign advisor says he'll support the party's nominee. >> there are disagreements that he and mitt romney have on critical issues. and i believe that's one of the reasons that they are going to sit down and to talk about those issues and maybe how they can join forces on them. but rick has been very clear from day one that he would unify behind whoever the candidate is, the republican nominee and he will do that now with mitt romney. >> reporter: a poll two weeks ago showed romney with a 10 point lead over santorum. but the republican voters were also asked who their choice would be if santorum quit the race. romney added 14 percentage points while gingrich only gained seven. now there's really a lot of speculation about whether or not santorum will endorse romney. we've heard mixed opinions on that, but what we do know is that those two men plan to meet in the near future. in washington, i'm tori dunnan, for ktv you -- ktvu channel 2 news. >> our news coverage continues wit
he didn't even mention romney during his speech. but his campaign advisor says he'll support the party's nominee. >> there are disagreements that he and mitt romney have on critical issues. and i believe that's one of the reasons that they are going to sit down and to talk about those issues and maybe how they can join forces on them. but rick has been very clear from day one that he would unify behind whoever the candidate is, the republican nominee and he will do that now with mitt...
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turned a campaign rally in ohio into a storm relief drive. >> romney is in a tougher situation. he has to appear like he's not campaigning and yet he still needs to be in the news. >> would you eliminate fema if you before president? >> reporter: romney was peppered with questions of his plan to end fema. >> if mistakes are made, people will note them and it could hurt them. >> reporter: what would sandy's impact be on the election pundents on the days after the election. it could take historians months, days or years to truly sort out. >>> more than 100 tenants could be evicted from their floating homes. we'll tell you what the redwood city planning commission will do. >>> new questions tonight about >>> new at 10:00, for years the rent has been cheap and the location good. the city commission is considering the future of pete's harbor. what's at stake for the people who live there, ken wayne has the story. >> reporter: the planning commission is still meeting at this hour behind closed doors trying to figure out the future of pete's harbor and how it might affect the people wh
turned a campaign rally in ohio into a storm relief drive. >> romney is in a tougher situation. he has to appear like he's not campaigning and yet he still needs to be in the news. >> would you eliminate fema if you before president? >> reporter: romney was peppered with questions of his plan to end fema. >> if mistakes are made, people will note them and it could hurt them. >> reporter: what would sandy's impact be on the election pundents on the days after the...
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. >> romney looks like the slam dunk candidate. but he seems wishy washy too. >> reporter: a poll shows mitt romney maintaining his lead with 31%. but rick santorum has surged to a strong second. ron paul also gained ground to 16% followed by newt gingrich who saw the most dramatic drop from 23% in november to 12% now. romney polled better with younger california voters who live on the coast and who are men. while santorum polled better with those who are born again christian, associated with the tea party and are women. >> seems like republican voters would prefer a new candidate. democrats thought kerry has the best chance to beat bush so the democrats got behind kerry but never really enthusiastic about it. >> it's anybody's race at this point in my head. >> reporter: don't count out candidates such as ron paul. >> he could come in second and third in each state. but he can amass delegates each time around. he could end up with more delegates than any of the front runners right now. >> reporter: maureen naylor, ktvu. >>> more de
. >> romney looks like the slam dunk candidate. but he seems wishy washy too. >> reporter: a poll shows mitt romney maintaining his lead with 31%. but rick santorum has surged to a strong second. ron paul also gained ground to 16% followed by newt gingrich who saw the most dramatic drop from 23% in november to 12% now. romney polled better with younger california voters who live on the coast and who are men. while santorum polled better with those who are born again christian,...
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romney gained ground among higher income americans. the question republicans are asking, are you better off than you were four years ago. tonight we pose that question to bay area voters. >>> new at 10:00, lawsuits over the uc davis pepper spraying victims are reaching a conclusion. last year, uc davis officers pepper sprayed protesters. 21 protesters have reached a tentative settlement. next uc regents and a federal court have to agree to terms which are secret. >>> san francisco police say there have been two more cases of asian women being scammed out of thousands of the dollars in a bait and switch scheme. tonight we have surveillance video of one of those thefts in progress. a group of women convinced a victim to turn in her items in a bag saying they needed to be blessed because she had stepped in blood. >> as the victim was walking back she noticed her bag didn't seem quite the same weight, and when she looked into it, she found out that her money and jewelry was gone. >> reporter: another victim was scammed just yesterday, earl
romney gained ground among higher income americans. the question republicans are asking, are you better off than you were four years ago. tonight we pose that question to bay area voters. >>> new at 10:00, lawsuits over the uc davis pepper spraying victims are reaching a conclusion. last year, uc davis officers pepper sprayed protesters. 21 protesters have reached a tentative settlement. next uc regents and a federal court have to agree to terms which are secret. >>> san...
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he warned women voters that mitt romney would roll back their rights to those of the 1950s. the president highlighted appointments of two women to the supreme court, and his healthcare legislation, which mandates coverage of mammograms and contraception. a "new york times" poll today shows mr. romney trailing 50 to 45%. >>> the widow of a man killed in a notorious murder for hire case. the santa clara coroner said michele achilli died when her volkswagen plunged off highway 9. >> ktvu took this video just after three men were convicted in the slaying of her late husband. mark achilli was shot to death in 2008 over an apparent love triangle. the achillis are survived by two children. >>> we have a dog bites horse story to tell you about tonight from san francisco. the dog was impounded, but not for long. as mike mibach reports, this unfortunate tale has some twists. his name is stoney. >> used to run the track and be a racehorse. >> reporter: a thoroughbred who retired from the races only to be hired by the u.s. park police. >> these horses are very highly trained. >> reporte
he warned women voters that mitt romney would roll back their rights to those of the 1950s. the president highlighted appointments of two women to the supreme court, and his healthcare legislation, which mandates coverage of mammograms and contraception. a "new york times" poll today shows mr. romney trailing 50 to 45%. >>> the widow of a man killed in a notorious murder for hire case. the santa clara coroner said michele achilli died when her volkswagen plunged off highway...
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what mitt romney faced when he awoke this morning in boston. freezing temperatures, gray skies, the stark reality that his dream of being president was over. we've learned right after romney made his concession speech, he made an unexpected decision to stay overnight at the westin hotel. >> it's a moving target when you work with the secret service. we did not expect the romney family to be staying overnight. >> reporter: his reporters left trying to figure out how the republicans win next time. >> the republican party needs to get they're house in order. stay out of people's private lives. leave women alone. >> reporter: the winner here was boston. the head of the convention and visiter's bureau told us boston came out at least $20 million richer, thanks to the romney campaign. 50 rooms just for his family and staff here. other hotels also at capacity. taxis and restaurants full. even the airports saw double the usual number of private jets. >> boston officials saying having the former governor of massachusetts here on election night was a god
what mitt romney faced when he awoke this morning in boston. freezing temperatures, gray skies, the stark reality that his dream of being president was over. we've learned right after romney made his concession speech, he made an unexpected decision to stay overnight at the westin hotel. >> it's a moving target when you work with the secret service. we did not expect the romney family to be staying overnight. >> reporter: his reporters left trying to figure out how the republicans...
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. >>> today an advisor to mitt romney called his speech at the convention a home run. >> governor romney's speech was an opportunity to introduce himself to millions of the voters who are seeing him for the first time and in that speech he accomplished what he was setting out to do. which was to speak about a better future for america. >> romney and his wife attended church this morning. j.w.marriot jr. thanked romney for his positive view of mormons. >>> president obama brushed off criticism saying if he was easily offended he should probably choose another profession. during his monologue, eastwood addressed an empty chair. obama later tweeted this seat is taken with a picture of himself seating in a meeting. >>> now to vallejo where emotions are running high after police shot and killed a man. officers say they were forced to fire after the man turned toward them with what appeared to be a hands gun. patti lee attended a vigil man the man who police now say had a pellet gun. >> reporter: the vallejo residents are inflamed by the police action that september -- sent a man to the hospital
. >>> today an advisor to mitt romney called his speech at the convention a home run. >> governor romney's speech was an opportunity to introduce himself to millions of the voters who are seeing him for the first time and in that speech he accomplished what he was setting out to do. which was to speak about a better future for america. >> romney and his wife attended church this morning. j.w.marriot jr. thanked romney for his positive view of mormons. >>> president...
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and borrow money from your parents if you have to. >> romney is critical of the president's education plan. he said it encourages students to take on more debt. romney says his economic plan would cut regulation and make colleges become more efficient. >>> barbara lee spoke out today against the romney-ryan campaign, saying the republican's plan for medicare would hurt senior citizen. >> a plan like this would cost seniors as much as $6400 a year. $6400 a year. and i don't know many seniors who can afford that. >>> and illegal immigrants are grappling with the licensing problems at the dmv. the agency said it would issue driver's licenses to eligible immigrants, but then just days later they made an abrupt change and said they wouldn't. >> reporter: 19-year-old edith is an open resident and a new mother. >> my parents brought me here when i was a baby. >> reporter: she's also an illegal immigrant and an unlicensed driver. >> i got jumped for a little 30- day bus pass. that happened to me with my daughter. so that's why i need the license to drive. >> reporter: we rode with her today t
and borrow money from your parents if you have to. >> romney is critical of the president's education plan. he said it encourages students to take on more debt. romney says his economic plan would cut regulation and make colleges become more efficient. >>> barbara lee spoke out today against the romney-ryan campaign, saying the republican's plan for medicare would hurt senior citizen. >> a plan like this would cost seniors as much as $6400 a year. $6400 a year. and i don't...
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. >> mitt romney and paul ryan are now hoping to lead the republican party to the white house in novato but the pair have decided to divide and congresser on the campaign trail with rom knee headed to florida. >> the president's plan for our budget deficit twouz make it worse. >> rien's 2011 plan to cut spending included changes to medication. the newly candidate makes his solo debut campaigning at the iowa state fair. ryan faced a few heck lers. two women were escorted out by the candidate continued his message. >> you see the president come through on his bus tour, you might ask him the same question that i'm getting asked from people all around america and that is where are the jobs mr. president? . >> president ob ob is on that three-day in that same state pushing for passageover of a comprehensive running bill. >> paul rien might be around iowa in the next few days. he is one to have leaders of congress standing in the way. >> vice president joe biden who congress rachlated the man he will now have to debate in the fall bought some campaign time in north carolina. >> u i truly beli
. >> mitt romney and paul ryan are now hoping to lead the republican party to the white house in novato but the pair have decided to divide and congresser on the campaign trail with rom knee headed to florida. >> the president's plan for our budget deficit twouz make it worse. >> rien's 2011 plan to cut spending included changes to medication. the newly candidate makes his solo debut campaigning at the iowa state fair. ryan faced a few heck lers. two women were escorted out by...
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mitt romney announces his running mate in paul ryan hits the campaign trail running. good evening, i'm ken wayne heather holmes is off tonight. after weeks of speculation mitt romney app announced wisconsin congressman paul ryan is his running mate. in our election 2012 coverage, jennifer davis joins us live from washington, d.c. on details on why ryan's background will bring the economy front and center in the campaign, jennifer. >> reporter: hi, ken, after the end of this first full day of campaigning between romney and ryan, the duo said it was a really good day, a high-energy day, full of big crowds and certainly things are changing for congressman paul ryan right now, who is going to be spending less time on capitol hill and a lot more time on the campaign trail. day one on the republican ticket for congressman paul ryan started in front of the u.s.s. wisconsin an ode to his home state. >> real solutions can be delivered, but it will take leadership and the courage to tell you the truth. >> reporter: raucous and rejoicing crowds met the duo at the key battlegroun
mitt romney announces his running mate in paul ryan hits the campaign trail running. good evening, i'm ken wayne heather holmes is off tonight. after weeks of speculation mitt romney app announced wisconsin congressman paul ryan is his running mate. in our election 2012 coverage, jennifer davis joins us live from washington, d.c. on details on why ryan's background will bring the economy front and center in the campaign, jennifer. >> reporter: hi, ken, after the end of this first full day...
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some say romney hell a boy down while he screamed and cried. romney says he is sorry if he hurt anyone. >>> today north carolina rested their case over john edwards. edwards is accused of taking secret payment to hide his pregnant mistress, he has denied knowing nearly $1 million was use today keep his mistress in a mansion. >>> a 17-year-old accused of stealing a sports war was in court today. he was being tried as an adult. >> reporter: the judge read off the lest of charges against max wade this morning, wade decided not to enter a plea today. he could be seen grinning and looking back at people in the audience. he carried out a break in and stole a 200,000-dollar car like this one. that car belonged to a chef. >> i would can scuba diver that the public chemoan open mind, one of the most important things here is at right to presumption of innocence. >> the car was stolen last year but the police caught onto wade just last month after he fired two shots at people. neither of them were hit. and then the police discovered the stolen car in rich
some say romney hell a boy down while he screamed and cried. romney says he is sorry if he hurt anyone. >>> today north carolina rested their case over john edwards. edwards is accused of taking secret payment to hide his pregnant mistress, he has denied knowing nearly $1 million was use today keep his mistress in a mansion. >>> a 17-year-old accused of stealing a sports war was in court today. he was being tried as an adult. >> reporter: the judge read off the lest of...
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tune in tomorrow for the latest on the romney announcement. the coverage starts at seven. >> the news has learn that a south bay marine is one of three killed in an attack by an afghanistan officer. the 29-year-old graduated from strain francis high in mountain view in 2001. both of his parents are bay area judges, his mother is at the state court ofa pals, his father a judge in santa clara county. officials say they were having dinner at a police officer yesterday when the afghanistan officer gunned them down. it's the third attack on united states forces by afghanistan security this week. the court issued a statement that read on behalf of the court family i wish to express our profound sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. >> the flex alert issued by the power grid is being called off though people are skill asked to save energy. it was called because of the extreme heat and increased demand because of planned outages. it was in effect today but its been lifted for saturday and sunday. state officials say they shortened it b
tune in tomorrow for the latest on the romney announcement. the coverage starts at seven. >> the news has learn that a south bay marine is one of three killed in an attack by an afghanistan officer. the 29-year-old graduated from strain francis high in mountain view in 2001. both of his parents are bay area judges, his mother is at the state court ofa pals, his father a judge in santa clara county. officials say they were having dinner at a police officer yesterday when the afghanistan...
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right now, president obama is favored by 55% over mitt romney at 35%. against rick saner to your full name, -- santorum its 60% to 32%. >>> two of the stars of mythbusters returned to dublin tonight, but this had nothing to do with that errant cannonball. the idea is to try and inspire the engineers of the future. >> they came by and they saw our robot. they were pretty cool about it. >> reporter: the cannonball fired by a mythbusters team for an experiment slammed into two homes and a minivan, fortunately, no one was hurt. >>> ahead tonight, how uc berkely sold a million dollars painting for less than $200. plus -- >>> small town linden is big news. we'll she you how the community is coping. man: we need a good night's sleep. woman: which means a little heat to keep us warm. and a good dose of support for my back. some over-the-top comfort couldn't hurt. and our perfect dream factory's been built. you're feeling sleepy already? nighty-night. [giggling] >>> what a beautiful day today. i put out the call on my facebook page for weather photos. check out
right now, president obama is favored by 55% over mitt romney at 35%. against rick saner to your full name, -- santorum its 60% to 32%. >>> two of the stars of mythbusters returned to dublin tonight, but this had nothing to do with that errant cannonball. the idea is to try and inspire the engineers of the future. >> they came by and they saw our robot. they were pretty cool about it. >> reporter: the cannonball fired by a mythbusters team for an experiment slammed into two...
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romney will be introduced by marco rubio. other speakers include romney's son, kraig, and newt gingrich along with his wife. you can watch romney's address right here on ktvu.com. our coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. coming up in 11 minutes, president obama's ride to rally the youth vote. >>> now to our continuing coverage of hurricane isaac. it has now been downgraded to a tropical storm. right now, it is still dumping heavy rain in louisiana, and other states on the gulf coast. we have team coverage this evening. our chief meteorologist bill martin has the latest stormtrack. we begin in our newsroom with ken wayne. >> even though isaac has been downgraded. it is still causing widespread flooding, power outages, and so far one death. national guard troops and sheriff deputies went house to house today southeast of new orleans, evacuating people and their pets in a stretch of st. john parish. >> first we were going to try to leave then we didn't. because we had no place to go. >> one person died from trying to remove a fallen tre
romney will be introduced by marco rubio. other speakers include romney's son, kraig, and newt gingrich along with his wife. you can watch romney's address right here on ktvu.com. our coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. coming up in 11 minutes, president obama's ride to rally the youth vote. >>> now to our continuing coverage of hurricane isaac. it has now been downgraded to a tropical storm. right now, it is still dumping heavy rain in louisiana, and other states on the gulf coast. we have...
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a recent poll showed women voters prefer the president to romney by 19 percentage points. newt gingrich is calling on santorum supporters to join his race. romney is more than halfway there, with 664 delegates so far. >>> in seven minutes, why santorum's name will be on california ballots when voters go to the polls here in june. plus the other big change you'll notice. >>> a wall street u.s. stock markets ended a five day losing streak today. nasdaq was up 25. a positive report from alco-a, and better news about spain's debt seemed to help turn things around. >>> the justice department filed suit against apple and two book publishers alleging they conspired to fix prices on e books. costing consumers $100 million. the suit says apple and the publishers agreed to raise prices with apple, taking a 30% cut. apple did not comment on the suit. >>> three powerful earthquakes today on the ring of fire. we'll show you the strongest shaking, where it was felt. >> and back here in just 10 minutes we're going to talk about the rain headed your way for tomorrow and for the man: we ne
a recent poll showed women voters prefer the president to romney by 19 percentage points. newt gingrich is calling on santorum supporters to join his race. romney is more than halfway there, with 664 delegates so far. >>> in seven minutes, why santorum's name will be on california ballots when voters go to the polls here in june. plus the other big change you'll notice. >>> a wall street u.s. stock markets ended a five day losing streak today. nasdaq was up 25. a positive...
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. >>> mitt romney is on the four-day bus trip through camp battleground states. he was in north carolina today where he said president obama's reelection effort is all about vision attack and hate red. he says mr. obama is an angry man who will quote do or say anything to get elected. . >>> a local judge citeed in pennsylvania refused to stop that state's new voter identification law. the picture id before voting. to suppress voting among certain groups including racial minorities. say it's necessary to prent voter fraud. opponent wills likely appeal to the state's salespeople court. >>> new figures show proposition 37 which will require labels on genetically injured crops and food is bringing in millions of dollars. according to newly releesd campaign finance report the no on prop rigs 37 campaign has raised more than 22 million dollars, the largest contributor, monosan toe a food company contributed 4.2 million to defeat the proposition. supporters of the measure have raised 2.7 million dollars. >>> a northern california eagle scout says he was fireed from the
. >>> mitt romney is on the four-day bus trip through camp battleground states. he was in north carolina today where he said president obama's reelection effort is all about vision attack and hate red. he says mr. obama is an angry man who will quote do or say anything to get elected. . >>> a local judge citeed in pennsylvania refused to stop that state's new voter identification law. the picture id before voting. to suppress voting among certain groups including racial...
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. >>> romney seized on become's words to attack him. the president referred to events in the middle east as bumps in the road on the transition. >> bumps on the road. am ambassador assassinated, a muslim brotherhood elected to the leadership of egypt, 20,000 people killed in syria. >> romney said the united states should not be at the mercy of events in the middle east and he said he is the man to provide the leadership. >> you may notice what looked like a very bright monday over san francisco bay this evening but it wasn't what it appeared. instead it's a bit of hollywood. the light was put on treasure island and shining toward san francisco to create the look of moon light for the filming of the movie the internship. it's taking place tonight at the water nt. that movie stars vince vaughn and owen wilson. >> one bright light. a refund formols of credit card users. >> the everybody wants it. object what was grandma's cold remedy? hi, primo! asopao! right, asopao! there you go cuz, so you can sweat it out! oh, and music... ( all ) musi
. >>> romney seized on become's words to attack him. the president referred to events in the middle east as bumps in the road on the transition. >> bumps on the road. am ambassador assassinated, a muslim brotherhood elected to the leadership of egypt, 20,000 people killed in syria. >> romney said the united states should not be at the mercy of events in the middle east and he said he is the man to provide the leadership. >> you may notice what looked like a very...
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and in new hampshire, 45% said they supported romney. the margin of error for the polls is at or near 3%. >>> nancy pelosi says republicans are unrealistic in their attempts to overturn the affordable care act. the house of representatives is said to vote on repealing the measure on july 9th. tell be symbolic since democrats control the senate. but it will show where lawmakers stand on the issue for the upcoming elections. >>> balloons and a party feel in richmond as democrats open a new headquarters and applauded the supreme court for its healthcare decision. >> how about that supreme court? [ cheering and applause ] >> george miller, congressman, did a victory dance as he spoke of the decision upholding the healthcare legislation championed by president obama. but he said the fight is not over. >> this is about all of the people in this country having health insurance for the first time, and health insurance that did never, ever, ever be taken away unless the republicans do it. [ cheering and applause ] >> the new headquarters for the
and in new hampshire, 45% said they supported romney. the margin of error for the polls is at or near 3%. >>> nancy pelosi says republicans are unrealistic in their attempts to overturn the affordable care act. the house of representatives is said to vote on repealing the measure on july 9th. tell be symbolic since democrats control the senate. but it will show where lawmakers stand on the issue for the upcoming elections. >>> balloons and a party feel in richmond as democrats...
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he told delegates that a romney- ryan ticket is the right stuff in these difficult times. >> mitt romney will tell us the hard truths we need to hear to end the torrent of debt that is compromising our future and burying our economy. >> reporter: christie said it's time to take the country back and without mentioning president obama by name he said the nation's current leaders would rather be popular than to lead on the tough issues. >>> more details now. vice president nominee paul ryan is expected to make his acceptance speech tomorrow night. he will be proceeded by former secretary of state condoleezza rice. the gop nominee from four years ago will speak earlier and focus on national security. and the convention wraps up thursday night when mitt romney accept it is party nomination. stick with ktvu for continuing gop coverage. ken pritchett will bring us more live reports from tampa both tomorrow and thursday. >>> president obama hit the campaign trail today for a three state tour of college towns in swing states. his first stop, iowa state university where he tried to energize young
he told delegates that a romney- ryan ticket is the right stuff in these difficult times. >> mitt romney will tell us the hard truths we need to hear to end the torrent of debt that is compromising our future and burying our economy. >> reporter: christie said it's time to take the country back and without mentioning president obama by name he said the nation's current leaders would rather be popular than to lead on the tough issues. >>> more details now. vice president...
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bush gave a four word endorsement of mitt romney for president. reporters caught up with bush, as the doors were closing on his elevator bush said quote, i'm for mitt romney. romney's campaign issued a statement welcoming the support. >>> president obama the today released his assets network. his family's network is some where between 2.6 and $8.3 million. figures show the president's income from his two books has fallen since last year. and it reveals an interest bearing checking account at jp morgan chase. as the investment firm now being looked at in the wake of a $2 billion loss. >>> continuing returns about europe, the dow fell 63 points closing near a four month low. nasdaq finished eight points lower. the u.s. justice department and the fbi announced today they have opened investigations into that loss of $2 billion by j.p. morgan chase. the company lost in a kind of investment called derivatives. timothy geithner said today, the loss of the bank shows the need for more inspections. >>> silican valley's biggest ipo in years how you might be
bush gave a four word endorsement of mitt romney for president. reporters caught up with bush, as the doors were closing on his elevator bush said quote, i'm for mitt romney. romney's campaign issued a statement welcoming the support. >>> president obama the today released his assets network. his family's network is some where between 2.6 and $8.3 million. figures show the president's income from his two books has fallen since last year. and it reveals an interest bearing checking...
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romney says he's pleased to get their support. so far former president george w. bush has stayed out of the race. president oe -- obama is far ahead of mitt romney. 53% of those surveyed have a favorable view of president obama. while 34% have a favorable view of romney. >>> the first lady is said to visit the bay area for a special coast guard ceremony. >>> president obama's health care overhaul is now in the hands of the supreme court. the justices are expected to cast their vote on the lawn tomorrow after three days of historic hearings in washington, d.c. no one else will be present during tomorrow's secret vote. at stake is whether the 2010 health care law is constitutional. >>> there is a major new development tonight in the search for missing south bay teenager sierra lamar. as robert handa reports, late today volunteer searchers made a discovery that is now being treated as possible evidence in the case. >> reporter: santa clara sheriff's deputies searched morgan hill after a strange discovery by volunteers. the volunteers are part of a search looking for
romney says he's pleased to get their support. so far former president george w. bush has stayed out of the race. president oe -- obama is far ahead of mitt romney. 53% of those surveyed have a favorable view of president obama. while 34% have a favorable view of romney. >>> the first lady is said to visit the bay area for a special coast guard ceremony. >>> president obama's health care overhaul is now in the hands of the supreme court. the justices are expected to cast their...
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romney also visited the western wall in jerusalem. and he followed tradition by placing a prayer inside the wall. >>> and a usa gallup poll was released today. some experts say the numbers could be a problem for romney's campaign. >>> the first lady spent time especially with the children affectionally talking and hugging with them. earlier in the day mrs. obama cheered the u.s. basketball team as it beat trans. the first lady said earlier that she was in awe of the olympic athletes. >>> senator dick cheney made waves by saying that president candidate -- made a bad choice by picking sarah palin. sarah palin and john mccain have not commented on cheney's remarks. >>> according to a new lundburg survey, prices have gone up 5%. that's the first increase since april. and san francisco a gallon averages 3.88 a gallon. in san jose it's $3.79. in oakland it's $3.78 a penny less. bakers field has the lowest at $3.67. >>> dozens of volunteers joined oakland's mayor and the police department to do a small act that could save the life of a 14-y
romney also visited the western wall in jerusalem. and he followed tradition by placing a prayer inside the wall. >>> and a usa gallup poll was released today. some experts say the numbers could be a problem for romney's campaign. >>> the first lady spent time especially with the children affectionally talking and hugging with them. earlier in the day mrs. obama cheered the u.s. basketball team as it beat trans. the first lady said earlier that she was in awe of the olympic...
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. >> the president and romney each tried to put their own twist on today's job numbers. romney held a rally in iowa while the president spoke in new hampshire. >> they want your vote but they don't want to show you their plan. that's because they know their plan won't sell. >> if the president were elected we would have for hour years of the last four years and the american people will say no to that. >> reporter: romney called the numbers disappoints while the president said the united states is now seen 30 straight months of job growth. the president's convention speech last night set a new record for political tweets. at the close of the address at which there were over 52t 52,000weets a minute. >> a quiet event at the young museum took a turn of chaos this evening. more than a hundred union members took over the museum lobby and blocked the doors. janet has been there since the start and joins us now live to explain why the workers are so upset. >> reporter: the critical mass bike group is just coming through so there is some noise. it was silent tonight, not so earl
. >> the president and romney each tried to put their own twist on today's job numbers. romney held a rally in iowa while the president spoke in new hampshire. >> they want your vote but they don't want to show you their plan. that's because they know their plan won't sell. >> if the president were elected we would have for hour years of the last four years and the american people will say no to that. >> reporter: romney called the numbers disappoints while the president...
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. >>> a new controversy around mitt romney. he was in poland lay age wreath at a world war ii memorial. it was moments he petitioned that are draw agriculture tension. he said its culture lets israel be more successful than palestine. palestine called the remarks racist and they said romney ignored the economic restrictions put on them by israel are. >> in syria the largest city, it's commercial capitol is a city under seige. tens of thousands of people have escaped intense fighting and rita williams reports it's weighing on the neighbors. >> reporter: why would anyone leave home to live in a camp like this? as bad as it may seem for the mostly women and children here it's still better than this. increased fighting in the largest city of syria has sent people flooding across the border. 200,000 in ten days. that's causing problems for the neighbors. turkey is strengthening its border after 43,000 have taken refuge there. this after fighting got worse in a city of 3 million. once the bastion of support for the president. this is
. >>> a new controversy around mitt romney. he was in poland lay age wreath at a world war ii memorial. it was moments he petitioned that are draw agriculture tension. he said its culture lets israel be more successful than palestine. palestine called the remarks racist and they said romney ignored the economic restrictions put on them by israel are. >> in syria the largest city, it's commercial capitol is a city under seige. tens of thousands of people have escaped intense...
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santorem called mitt romney to offer his help. >> you will continue to have a major role in the republican party and i look forward to his work in helping to asure victories for republicans across the country in november. we have to get that job done. >> reporter: tuesday's developments all but carried the showdown from november. but newt gingrich says the race is not over. >> overly we like to get his delegates. and frankly on values and on conservatism, i am much closer to senator santorem's delegates and governor romney's. >> reporter: ron paul continued to say that he is the only true conserve differ in the race. >> we are on storm watch tonight. rain falling across much of the bay area, and gray skies dominating the landscape. the rain started falling early when we were bringing you the ktvu morning news. here is a look at the drops coming down in martinez and those dark clouds we mentioned. now, a look where residents also woke up to dark skies, and it looks like this wet weather is sticking around for a pet. chief meteorologist bill martin will have the full forecast coming up in 19
santorem called mitt romney to offer his help. >> you will continue to have a major role in the republican party and i look forward to his work in helping to asure victories for republicans across the country in november. we have to get that job done. >> reporter: tuesday's developments all but carried the showdown from november. but newt gingrich says the race is not over. >> overly we like to get his delegates. and frankly on values and on conservatism, i am much closer to...
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romney is concentrating on mock debates and drills. he flies to colorado tomorrow. republicans and democrats agree that romney is ready to go up against president obama. >> he's been through at least 20 debates in the course of the poi mare and newt gingrich himself -- at least 20 debates in the course of the -- >> he goes to the suburb of henderson to prep for the debate. and he will arrive in denver on wednesday. >>> the candidates agreed to four debates in all and they're coming up quickly. you can see there's a debate almost every week. the first is on the third, there's another on the 15th and 22. let's take a look at the first debate that is going on in denver. that will be at the university of denver in colorado. domestic policy is the topic of this event. and let's look at the only vice presidential debate. there's a meeting in hofstra university in new york. that will be from undecided voters asking the candidates on different topics. the second will be in boca raton, florida. that will focus on libya. you can watch here wednesday night on ktvu channel 2 ne
romney is concentrating on mock debates and drills. he flies to colorado tomorrow. republicans and democrats agree that romney is ready to go up against president obama. >> he's been through at least 20 debates in the course of the poi mare and newt gingrich himself -- at least 20 debates in the course of the -- >> he goes to the suburb of henderson to prep for the debate. and he will arrive in denver on wednesday. >>> the candidates agreed to four debates in all and...
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mitt romney is picking up six states. romney wins the state of ohio with 38% of the vote and a margin of 12,000 votes. we have live team coverage. amber lee has been talking to bay area voters. we begin with ken wayne who breaks down today's victory. >> reporter: there was no clean sweep tonight. elections were held in 10 states and each candidate expect ron paul claimed victories. mitt romney pulled out a win in massachusetts, vermont, , virginia and idaho. right now he's picked up eight additional delegates giving him a total of 351. let's move on to rick santorum. he gets an additional 68 delegates for a grand total of 156 delegates. we move on to the next candidate. newt gingrich he stays alive with the critical win of georgia. that gives him 52 more delegates today for a total of 85. and finally, the fourth major candidate, ron paul who is promising to go the distance winning just 14 more delegates today. for a total of 39. we're still waiting for the results from alaska where the polls just closed an hour ago. keep
mitt romney is picking up six states. romney wins the state of ohio with 38% of the vote and a margin of 12,000 votes. we have live team coverage. amber lee has been talking to bay area voters. we begin with ken wayne who breaks down today's victory. >> reporter: there was no clean sweep tonight. elections were held in 10 states and each candidate expect ron paul claimed victories. mitt romney pulled out a win in massachusetts, vermont, , virginia and idaho. right now he's picked up eight...
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. >>> republican presidential candidate mitt romney is under fire tonight for his attack of president obama's handling of that crisis overseas. democrats and some republicans suggest romney distorted the events and tried to gain political advantage from an attack that claimed american lives. romney says the white house has been sending mixed messages to the world. >> possibly the administration was wrong to stand by a statement sympathizing with those who had breached our embassy in egypt, instead of condemning their actions. >> top gop leaders in congress declined to join romney's aim in criticism. >>> ktvu's david stevenson looks at the dilemma created when free speech crosses the line. >> reporter: the film innocence of muslims depicts the muslim prophet mohammed as a philanderer. >> freedom of speech. >> it does bother a lot of other people, so i think that should sensor it. >> reporter: the afghanistan government is banning youtube until the trailer is taken down. >> a country that is incredibly tight, like china, and very technologically aware, they have a hard time doing it. >>
. >>> republican presidential candidate mitt romney is under fire tonight for his attack of president obama's handling of that crisis overseas. democrats and some republicans suggest romney distorted the events and tried to gain political advantage from an attack that claimed american lives. romney says the white house has been sending mixed messages to the world. >> possibly the administration was wrong to stand by a statement sympathizing with those who had breached our embassy...
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. >> a war of words on the presidential campaign trail as president obama and mitt romney battle it [ female announcer ] you want family dinner to be special. dad, we want pizza. you guys said tacos. [ female announcer ] it doesn't always work out that way. you know what? we're spending too much money on eating out anyway. honey, come look at this. [ female announcer ] my money map from wells fargo is a free online tool that helps you track your spending. so instead of having to deal with a tight budget, you could have a tighter family. ♪ wells fargo. together we'll go far. >>> firefighters say they are making progress in controlling a fire that's destroyed five homes and seven out buildings. still threatening homes and commercial properties tonight. it's 58% contained. 40,000 take aircraft acres have burned. >>> a fast moving fire consumed two houses in concord. it started early this morning. the victims were lucky to get out safely. >> reporter: from a block away you could see a tower of smoke blowing from the rooftops on this residential street. the fire started after 2:00 a.m. i
. >> a war of words on the presidential campaign trail as president obama and mitt romney battle it [ female announcer ] you want family dinner to be special. dad, we want pizza. you guys said tacos. [ female announcer ] it doesn't always work out that way. you know what? we're spending too much money on eating out anyway. honey, come look at this. [ female announcer ] my money map from wells fargo is a free online tool that helps you track your spending. so instead of having to deal with...
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and he never regained traction after losing to mitt romney in florida. gingrich is expected to endorse the likely gop nominee and has said republicans need to rally behind romney to defeat the opposition. >>> the election will probably turn on which candidate inspires the most confidence. he also warned all politics that there are no quick fixes to big problems. >> the things i was talking about 30 years ago, pension reform, renewable energy, completing the california water plan, high speed rail they're right at the top of the agenda today. so what do i say? hey you have to take 30 years to get it done because you can't get it done overnight. >> brown said it was more difficult to be governor than mayor of oakland. because being mayor is a hands on job and working with legislative bills is more abstract. >>> in news of the world, the sudanese governor got wider powers to make arrests. >> at issue is which country is claimed to a oil rich region. south sudan said it moved its forces out of the region yet fighting continues. today a sudanese soldier was re
and he never regained traction after losing to mitt romney in florida. gingrich is expected to endorse the likely gop nominee and has said republicans need to rally behind romney to defeat the opposition. >>> the election will probably turn on which candidate inspires the most confidence. he also warned all politics that there are no quick fixes to big problems. >> the things i was talking about 30 years ago, pension reform, renewable energy, completing the california water plan,...
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newt gingrich, 29%, and mitt romney, also had 29%, and ron paul came in last at 5%. in mississippi, the numbers were a little closer, santorum coming away with 33%, newt gingrich, 31, mitt romney, 30, and ron paul, 4%, and craig boswell is watching the returns, a big night with dozens of needed delegates at stake. >> reporter: good evening to you, four contests tonight, all eyes on alabama, mississippi, very highly conservative states with 90 delegates up for grabs. >> reporter: mitt romney, santorum and newt gingrich, running in a virtual dead heat in alabama and mississippi. >> we did it again. >> reporter: fox news now projects santorum winning both alabama and mississippi, the former pennsylvania senator learned of the double victory while speaking to supporters. >> we did? >> reporter: santorum's camp is pressuring newt gingrich to step aside, arguing the candidate flips the vote. newt gingrich has only won south carolina and georgia, and based his entire campaign on a southern strategy. but says he will fight all the way to the convention in august. >> we'll le
newt gingrich, 29%, and mitt romney, also had 29%, and ron paul came in last at 5%. in mississippi, the numbers were a little closer, santorum coming away with 33%, newt gingrich, 31, mitt romney, 30, and ron paul, 4%, and craig boswell is watching the returns, a big night with dozens of needed delegates at stake. >> reporter: good evening to you, four contests tonight, all eyes on alabama, mississippi, very highly conservative states with 90 delegates up for grabs. >> reporter:...
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romney now has 5% -- 51% of the lead. voters have been showing up in groves early to cast their vote. now some political informants worry that hurricane sandy will keep folks away from polls. 15% of registered voters nationwide have already cast their billion lots. >>> that massive storm back east blew the presidential election. >> i'm worried about the impact on our first r esponders. i'm worried about the impact on our economy. >> reporter: president obama cancelled an appearance in florida as he oversees that storm. this is the first time in 40 years that that newspaper has endorsed a republican presidential candidate. for his part, romney today asked voters to consider those in sandy's path. >> a lot of people are enduring very difficult times, and our hearts and our prayers go to them. >> reporter: romney replaced his online fund raising efforts with links to the american red cross to help victims of the storm. he's had to cancel campaign events but intends to visit virginia after the storm passes. >>> happening now,
romney now has 5% -- 51% of the lead. voters have been showing up in groves early to cast their vote. now some political informants worry that hurricane sandy will keep folks away from polls. 15% of registered voters nationwide have already cast their billion lots. >>> that massive storm back east blew the presidential election. >> i'm worried about the impact on our first r esponders. i'm worried about the impact on our economy. >> reporter: president obama cancelled an...
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three states held republican primaries today and no surprise here, mitt romney won all three of them. we're talking about north carolina, indiana and virginia. however when it comes to the delegate count in that case mitt romney is still shy of the 1,144 delegates that he needs to secure the nomination. right now he has 916 delegates. rick santorum is out of the race but still on the ballots he has 261. it's the same with newt gingrich who has 133 and ron paul he's still running but so far has only 99 delegates. >>> with only three weeks left in the school year san francisco teachers are holding the first of two strike votes this week. at a rally tonight before the school board meeting. empty chairs were used to symbolize the 600 lay off notices sent to teachers. the union claims the district has $80 million in reserve and those notices should never have been sent. the district says that surplus will help make out for a budget cuts in the coming years. >>> so what's at stake for teachers in the contract talks? the district wants to save $30 million through cut backs including unpaid f
three states held republican primaries today and no surprise here, mitt romney won all three of them. we're talking about north carolina, indiana and virginia. however when it comes to the delegate count in that case mitt romney is still shy of the 1,144 delegates that he needs to secure the nomination. right now he has 916 delegates. rick santorum is out of the race but still on the ballots he has 261. it's the same with newt gingrich who has 133 and ron paul he's still running but so far has...
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. >> mitt romney fresh off two two super tuesday wins is battling for more votes. >> eight out of 10 now say that regardless of who they within the to win, they do believe that romney will be the nominee. >> reporter: romney and his aids have called for the other republican candidates to step aside saying romney will be the nominee and that staying in the race only helps the obama campaign that is well organized, well funded and already working toward the general election. >> we are growing the biggest grass roots campaign in history across the country. >> reporter: santorum surrogates have called for gingrich to bowl out saying they want this to be a real race between a conservative. >>> president obama has released a documentary narrated by tom hanks. the 17 minute video is called the road we've traveled will be released a week from today. the documentary seeks to portray president obama as a determined figure who has tackled a series of difficult challenges during his term. >>> international's women's day. the progress applauded today and where women still have a long way to go. >
. >> mitt romney fresh off two two super tuesday wins is battling for more votes. >> eight out of 10 now say that regardless of who they within the to win, they do believe that romney will be the nominee. >> reporter: romney and his aids have called for the other republican candidates to step aside saying romney will be the nominee and that staying in the race only helps the obama campaign that is well organized, well funded and already working toward the general election....
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republican candidate mitt romney heard boos today, as he spoke add the naacp convention. >> i'm going to eliminate every nonessential expensive program i can find. that includes obama care. and i'm going to work to reform and save. [ booing ] >> the crowd ended up jeering for 15 seconds. romney acknowledges that african americans generally support president obama, but he said he wanted to reach out to everyone. and he did receive applause when he talked about creating jobs. president obama will not appear before the naacp, but vice president joe biden is scheduled to speak there tomorrow. the president will be here in the bay area on july 23. his campaign says he plans to attend a fundraiser at the piedmont home. the president will also attend a fundraiser at the fox theater in oakland. general admission tickets are $250. >>> house republicans voted today for the 33rd time to repeal the president's healthcare law. the vote is largely symbolic. the reformative healthcare law will stand in the senate where democrats are in control. and of course the president can veto. however, republic
republican candidate mitt romney heard boos today, as he spoke add the naacp convention. >> i'm going to eliminate every nonessential expensive program i can find. that includes obama care. and i'm going to work to reform and save. [ booing ] >> the crowd ended up jeering for 15 seconds. romney acknowledges that african americans generally support president obama, but he said he wanted to reach out to everyone. and he did receive applause when he talked about creating jobs....
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and romney with 39%. that's a 7 point drop for the republicans since last month, while the president has held steady. >>> vice president joe biden got fired up today during an appearance in ohio. he said he resented suggestions by republicans that democrats are envious of wealth. >> my father believes or my mother believes if i wanted to be president of the united states, i could be. my mother believes if my mother or sister wanted to be a millionaire, they could be a millionaire. my mother and father dreamed as much as any rich guy dreams. >>> the antioch city planning commission approved changing the name of a downtown street. that might not sound like such a big deal, but for antioch, it is. ken wayne is there today, and says the city has big aspirations. >> reporter: frank, tourism, and antioch are two words you don't often here in the same sentence. a simple street name change will lure people to discover the hidden gem, it's waterfront. the sun slipped behind the horizon at antioch's marina this eve
and romney with 39%. that's a 7 point drop for the republicans since last month, while the president has held steady. >>> vice president joe biden got fired up today during an appearance in ohio. he said he resented suggestions by republicans that democrats are envious of wealth. >> my father believes or my mother believes if i wanted to be president of the united states, i could be. my mother believes if my mother or sister wanted to be a millionaire, they could be a...
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republican candidate mitt romney told a crowd in bowling green, ohio he still hasn't made up his mind when it comes to a running mate. in the past, romney has been criticized for not challenging people who have said derogatory things about the president. president obama also did some campaigning today. he met with this year's ncaa women's basketball championship team from baylor university. he spent the rest of his day in private meetings. then this evening, the president attended a fundraiser in washington, d.c. and raised about $1.5 million for his reelection and democratic races. >>> federal reserve chairman ben bernanke was back on capitol hill today for day two of his semi annual monetary policy report. >> the recovery in the united states continues to be held back by a number of head winds. i will discuss in more shortly lately the restraining effects of fiscal policy and fiscal uncertainty. >> better -- bernanke said the large scale bond purchases are also helping to drive mortgage and other interest rates down. >>> stock markets had a good day today for only the fourth time in
republican candidate mitt romney told a crowd in bowling green, ohio he still hasn't made up his mind when it comes to a running mate. in the past, romney has been criticized for not challenging people who have said derogatory things about the president. president obama also did some campaigning today. he met with this year's ncaa women's basketball championship team from baylor university. he spent the rest of his day in private meetings. then this evening, the president attended a fundraiser...
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that man is mitt romney. >> reporter: all of romney's former competitors, except texas congressman ron paul have endorsed him. mr.romney attended two fundraisers in the convention city. the gop nominated paul ryan as its vice presidential candidate. he will deliver his acceptance speech tomorrow night. we are expecting ann romney any moment followed by chris christie. >>> president obama headed back to school today with campaign stops on two college campuses in swing states. >> i see your passion, i seen your service. i seen your generation eager and impatient to make a difference. already you proved that you can. >> speaking at a rally at ohio state, the president told students that the power to change things rest in their hands. the president later flew to denver to make the same pitch to students at colorado state university. the obama campaign considers the college students a crucial voting bloc. tomorrow the president speaks at another college town. >>> we have love coverage of the republican convention whenever newscast is not streaming live. >>> continuing coverage now as very b
that man is mitt romney. >> reporter: all of romney's former competitors, except texas congressman ron paul have endorsed him. mr.romney attended two fundraisers in the convention city. the gop nominated paul ryan as its vice presidential candidate. he will deliver his acceptance speech tomorrow night. we are expecting ann romney any moment followed by chris christie. >>> president obama headed back to school today with campaign stops on two college campuses in swing states....
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in new hampshire the gop nominee from 4 years ago threw his support to romney. john mccain says he want state voters to catapult the governor to victory in next tuesday's primary. they had a contentious relationship in 2008 when mccain beat out romney for the nomination. however his dislike is set to be stronger. california voters will have their stay until the june primary as know ya walker explains by then, the gop nominee may be determined and we may be an after thought. >> reporter: the iowa caucus is it. mitt romney emerged from iowa is the frontrunner just eight votes separated him from separate place rick. get the california, political analysts brian says that every vote will be put to the test. >> somebody else is making the decision about which candidate stand the race. but this year for california that will be the case again. >> 46 states or u.s. territories are primary or caucuses before california, four other states are on the same day, only utah goes after us. each contest narrows the field, the casualty from iowa michele bachmann who suspended her
in new hampshire the gop nominee from 4 years ago threw his support to romney. john mccain says he want state voters to catapult the governor to victory in next tuesday's primary. they had a contentious relationship in 2008 when mccain beat out romney for the nomination. however his dislike is set to be stronger. california voters will have their stay until the june primary as know ya walker explains by then, the gop nominee may be determined and we may be an after thought. >> reporter:...
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. >> and within the past hour the vote that puts mitt romney over the top. why he says she and his supporters don't agree on everything. >> what you can expect for your neighborhood coming up. [ male announcer ] olympic tennis players bob and mike bryan do a lot of sending... and receiving. sending...and receiving. sending...and receiving. sending...and receiving. sending...and receiving. [ bob ] i got the tickets. [ male announcer ] and with citibank popmoney, it's even easier to keep sending...and receiving. let me get you back. no, it's on me. i insist. no way. yes way. well let me chip in. [ male announcer ] send money from one bank account to another, with citibank popmoney. easier banking. every s the way. >>> welcome surprise this morning when the dunbar bridge opened a bit ahead of schedule. traffic was well before the morning commute began. construction crews spent a long 3-day weekend on the bravest part of the retrofit. it's planning another weekend closure so crews can replace another joint on the ease -- eastern side. new questions are being rai
. >> and within the past hour the vote that puts mitt romney over the top. why he says she and his supporters don't agree on everything. >> what you can expect for your neighborhood coming up. [ male announcer ] olympic tennis players bob and mike bryan do a lot of sending... and receiving. sending...and receiving. sending...and receiving. sending...and receiving. sending...and receiving. [ bob ] i got the tickets. [ male announcer ] and with citibank popmoney, it's even easier to...
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romney because the real mitt romney has been running around the country for the last year promising $5 trillion dlrs in tax cuts to pay for the wealthy. i said didn't know anything about that. >> with election day less than five weeks away it remains to be seen if the debate was a success. both men have scheduled stops with battleground states and two weeks to prepare for their next face to face meeting. i'm stay see koe man reporting. >>> the rock and roll hall of fame released its list of nominees. 15 artists made the cut. the sixth time summer has been on the haul of fame ballot also released work at least 25 years ago. fans have until december 5th to cast a ballot online and will be honored in april. other nominees include joan jet and the black hearts, nwa. >>> if you were anywhere in san francisco today you cannot help but notice some of the exhilarating sights and sounds letting you know fleet week is here and the cool down is on. temperatures going to continue to drop in the weekend. . >>> and tomorrow's high school football game of the week feechd antioch high school versus de
romney because the real mitt romney has been running around the country for the last year promising $5 trillion dlrs in tax cuts to pay for the wealthy. i said didn't know anything about that. >> with election day less than five weeks away it remains to be seen if the debate was a success. both men have scheduled stops with battleground states and two weeks to prepare for their next face to face meeting. i'm stay see koe man reporting. >>> the rock and roll hall of fame released...
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mitt romney says he is almost there. but it it was a gap by a top romney adviser that caught the other candidates attention. >> by 12 points mitt romney took at least 41 out of illinois 54 nomination delegates an assumed the role of presumptive nominee stopping in maryland. thank you for watching here. >> they're now progress. they've won the governor endorsement and freedom works the conservative work that works closely with a tea party is now committed to help romney beat the president. but they've got new am knew in addition who was asked if romney's been pushed too far to the right for the general election and said "i think you hit a reset button the ball campaign everything changes it's almost like he had your sketch. you can change it out and restart all over again. santorum tweeted a photo of himself "studying romney's policy and clammed him as untrustworthiness, you're looking for an adult, mature, that's what you're looking for. >> stay true -- you're looking for someone to stay true to what they said. >> it's p
mitt romney says he is almost there. but it it was a gap by a top romney adviser that caught the other candidates attention. >> by 12 points mitt romney took at least 41 out of illinois 54 nomination delegates an assumed the role of presumptive nominee stopping in maryland. thank you for watching here. >> they're now progress. they've won the governor endorsement and freedom works the conservative work that works closely with a tea party is now committed to help romney beat the...
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. >>> in election 2012 news mitt romney is quietly raising money in utah. a congressman says the chain is going well. >> if there is one thing governor romney knows how to do is run an organization and it's impressive. he did it here in utah with the olympics and he is doing with his campaign and i think he will do as president. >> romney's guest list is secret, but newly released numbers show that they raised $76 million in the month of may. >>> president obama is spending a quiet weekend in washington after campaigning yesterday in florida. today is superpack released a new attack ad. >>> in his weekly address president obama pushed congress to work right way to help the economy. >> right now we're seven days away of thousands of american workers having to work off the job because congress hasn't passed a transportation bill and nearly eight days from students seeing their loan rates double because congress hasn't actedded to stop it. >> senate aides say both sides are negotiating on the student loan bill. but if it doesn't pass by july 1st, interest rate
. >>> in election 2012 news mitt romney is quietly raising money in utah. a congressman says the chain is going well. >> if there is one thing governor romney knows how to do is run an organization and it's impressive. he did it here in utah with the olympics and he is doing with his campaign and i think he will do as president. >> romney's guest list is secret, but newly released numbers show that they raised $76 million in the month of may. >>> president obama is...